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CANADA ALCOHOL AND DRUG REHAB PROGRAMS

Canadadrugrehab.ca is a free online directory listing of alcohol and drug rehab programs and other addiction-related services located in Canada. If you wish to locate alcohol and drug treatment services in your home community please remember you have two options: (1) government-funded treatment or (2) private treatment.

Government-funded treatment advantages are that there is no cost for outpatient or medical treatment while residential treatment is free or low cost (typically less than $100 a day). The disadvantages of government treatment include: (1) the need of a referral from your family doctor or from a government-funded mental health clinic, (2) wait lists and (3) the division of medical services (detox) and residential services.

The main private treatment advantages are prompt admission, longer treatment episodes, the ability to choose your therapist or treatment centre, no geographical restriction, integrated medical and residential services, etc. The disadvantages, of course, are costs which can range from $50 to $200 per hour for a private practice therapist (depending on their qualifications and experience) or $150 to $500 per day for private residential treatment (depending on qualifications of clinical staff, program amenities, location, etc.). Furthermore, primary residential treatment is typically considerably more expensive than sober living on a per diem basis but about the same when treatment length of stay is considered (primary treatment being 30 to 90 days, sober living 6 months to a year or more).

A separate section called Specialized Programs has been included that lists alcohol and drug rehab programs limited to certain groups in Canada based on occupation (lawyers, medical professionals, etc.), race (Inuit or First Nations) or designated at-risk populations (pregnant mothers that drink alcohol), etc.

Canada has many excellent online Drug and Alcohol Education and Prevention resources. This section includes general information on drug and alcohol addiction as well as specific information for age groups (adolescents, seniors), gender, injection drug users (HIV/AIDS, methadone, etc.) and the role of law enforcement. Bookstores and seminars for professionals and families are also included in this section.

Also, if you want to quit smoking, the Drug and Alcohol Education and Prevention section has a list of online or community resources.

Canadadrughrehab.ca is a public service provided by Sunshine Coast Health Center, a private drug and alcohol rehab program for men located near Vancouver, British Columbia. For more information about this directory click on the About Us section.

If you require assistance locating a service Contact Us and we will respond to your inquiry within 24 hours. If you are an alcohol and drug rehab program provider please select List Your Program to be included in this directory or to update your current listing.

Disclaimer: Inclusion or omission of an organization or agency in this database does not imply endorsement or non-endorsement by canadadrugrehab.ca. In no event shall canadadrugrehab. ca be liable for any decision or action taken in reliance on information provided by this referral service. Any questions regarding an alcohol and drug rehab program listing should be directed to that organization. If you believe you need immediate assistance, call 911 or your local crisis line.

Medical
Programs?

Programs that treat the physical aspects of alcohol and drug misuse such as withdrawal management (detox), addiction medicine, drug testing and methadone maintenance. For more information see the Medical Section.

Outpatient
Programs?

Programs offered once or twice a week with, typically one to three hours per session and are either government-funded (free) or private (ranging $50 to $200 / hour depending on therapist qualifications). Meals and accommodation are NOT provided. For more information see the Outpatient Section.

Residential
Programs?

Programs that provide counseling, meals and accommodation. Primary Treatment (usually 30 days) is intensive therapy followed by Support Recovery (usually 6 months or longer) where clients learn to transition back to society. Government-funded residential treatment is usually no cost or $50 per day but requires a referral from a family doctor, medical detox or government-funded outpatient clinic. Private treatment can range from $200 to $500 per day and does not require a referral. For more information see the Residential Section.

Meetings?

Meetings are social gatherings for people who desire to stop drinking (AA, LifeRing, etc.), drugs (NA, CA) or have a loved one that is struggling with alcohol or drugs (Al-Anon, Nar-Anon). These groups are NOT therapy. For more information see the Meetings section.

Interventionists?

Trained professionals that assist families with family members who refuse to get help with an addiction. Fees are not covered by the government and can cost hundreds of dollars up to $5000 (plus travel expenses) depending on the interventionist. For more information see the Find an Interventionist section.